Mustard Seed Theatre Programs

A collection of programs from many of the productions of the Mustard Seed Theatre company.

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Feminine Energy

Myah L. Gary

2022-2023

Feminine Energy tells a story of three women and their struggles with life, faith, and health as they each embrace hope and joy at the possibilities of what could come.
Death Tax

Lucas Hnath

2018-2019

As Maxine nears the end of her life she is certain of three things: Death, Taxes and the Greed of her daughter who wants her to die quickly. A desperate nurse vows to keep her alive, but at what cost? ... Read More
Well

Lisa Kron

2018-2019

Lisa’s experimental play intends to explore racial and religious integration and cultural concepts of health. She does NOT want to talk about her Mother, who unexpectedly joins her on stage. What could possibly go wrong?
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All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Peter Rothstein

2018-2019

Join us in celebrating the power of peace in this acapella musical based on the true story of soldiers during World War I who for one night, put down their arms and played soccer instead of exchanging bullets.
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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

Stephen Adly Guirgis

2018-2019

In this irreverent exploration of the afterlife of Judas Iscariot, will sin or grief or grace prevail? This brutal dark comedy puts love and justice on trial. *Adult language and situations, not appropriate for children
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Luchadora

Alvaro Saar Rios

2017-2018

Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. As her ... Read More
As It Is In Heaven

Arlene Hutton

2017-2018

To escape religious persecution in England, nine Shakers came to America in 1774. Led by Mother Ann Lee, their worship was filled with ecstatic dancing and spiritual visions.
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Remnant

Ron Reed

2017-2018

In a desolate future, a family unwraps presents from the past. First produced by Mustard Seed 11 years ago, join us for the exciting revisit to this post-apocalyptic story in which customs like "Christmas" are mysterious and challenging.
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Dancing at Lughnasa

Brian Friel

2016-2017

Dancing at Lughnasa is a 1990 play set in County Donegal in Ulster in the north of Ireland in August 1936 in the fictional town of Ballybeg. It is a memory play told from the point of view of the ... Read More
Yasmina's Necklace

Rohina Malik

2016-2017

Fresh from its sold-out world premiere in Chicago, Yasmina's Necklace is an unlikely romance between Yasmina, a recent immigrant from Iraq and Abdul Samee, who wants to change his name to Sam and turn his back on his Iraqi and ... Read More
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Stephen Adly Guirgis

2016-2017

Mustard Seed Theatre will reprise its award-winning production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 written by Peter Rothstein with musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach. This acapella musical that won five St. Louis Theatre ... Read More
Kindertransport

Diane Samuels

2016-2017

The Nazi gaining of power in the 1930'S signaled a huge escalation in anti-semitic activity in Germany. The first organized attack on the Jews was in April 1933 - a boycott 00 ewish businesses was instigated and triggered much violence. ... Read More
The Dance for American Bosnian Life

Deanna Jent

2015-2016

Bosnian/American: The Dance of Life beautifully refelects the spirit of Bosnia and the Bosnian diaspora. It is a testament to both community and theatre to transcend hatred and death and find life and love in new places.
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Eleemosynary

Lee Blessing

2015-2016

Eleemosynary follows the relationships between three generations. The word "eleemosynary" plays a role in the plot.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Peter Rothstein

2015-2016

Join us in celebrating the power of peace in this acapella musical based on the true story of soldiers during World War I who for one night, put down their arms and played soccer instead of exchanging bullets.
... Read More
The Amish Project

Jessica Dickey

2015-2016

The Amish Project is a fictional exploration of a true event, the Nickel Mines shooting in 2006.
An Invitation Out

Shualee Cook

2014-2015

A comical quest for truth in Virtual Reality. “Think Oscar Wilde meets ‘The Matrix’,” says director Deanna Jent about this drawing room comedy set in virtual reality. In this world, most people live out their lives online through their avatars. ... Read More
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Peter Rothstein

2014-2015

Mustard Seed Theatre will reprise its award-winning production of All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 written by Peter Rothstein with musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach. This acapella musical that won five St. Louis Theatre ... Read More
White to Gray

Rob Maesaka

2014-2015

The SS Lurline, christened in July, 1932, was one of four cruise ships operated by Matson Lines between the west coast of the United States and Hawaii in the first half of the Twentieth Century. Matson Lines was the premier ... Read More
The Human Terrain

Jennifer Blackmer

2014-2015

This world-premiere explores the treasonous relationship between a US Cultural Advisor and an Iraqi woman during the Iraq War.
Falling

Deanna Jent

2013-2014

Both funny and frightening, this play explores the life of a family caring for an aggressive teen-aged boy with severe autism.
An Evening with Julia Murney

Julia Murney

2013-2014

An evening of music to benefit the Mustard Seed Theatre Autism Education Project.

Julia Murney last appeared on Broadway as Elphaba in Wicked after playing the role on the national tour for which she received an Acclaim Award. Other New ... Read More
Gee's Bend

Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder

2013-2014

Gee’s Bend is the story of the Pettway women, quilters from the isolated community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. Beginning in 1939, the play follows Alice, her daughters Sadie and Nella, and Sadie’s husband, Macon, through segregation, family strife and the ... Read More
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

Peter Rothstein

2013-2014

Join us in celebrating the power of peace in this acapella musical based on the true story of soldiers during World War I who for one night, put down their arms and played soccer instead of exchanging bullets.
... Read More
The Purpose Project: Thao's Library

Elizabeth van Meter

2013-2014

Elizabeth comes upon a photograph of Thao, a Vietnamese woman born with life-threatening birth defects as a result of Agent Orange. Video and live performance combine to tell the story of these two unlikely friends and their remarkable collaboration. This ... Read More